Some members of congress disagree and are clamoring to get back to session arguing the strikes are illegal without congressional approval. The new air war in Syria began Sept. 22 while Congress was out of session.

We’re not supposed to start a war without Congress

- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)

“We’re not supposed to start a war without Congress,” said Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

Boehner supports the military offensive against ISIS, but believes airstrikes may not be enough.

“At some point somebody’s boots have to be on the ground,” Boehner said.

“And if no one else will step up, would you recommend putting American boots on the ground?,” Stephanopoulos asked.

“We have no choice,” Boehner replied. These are barbarians. They intend to kill us. And if we don’t destroy them first, we’re gonna pay the price.”

President Obama has insisted he won’t send ground forces to Iraq and Syria to combat ISIS, but prefers to train and arm local troops to take on the terrorists that have brutally beheaded US and British civilians.

“We’ve been very clear that there will not be a US ground invasion of Iraq or Syria,” Blinken said. “This has to be local forces stepping up and fighting for their own country.”

Boehner has been campaigning for GOP hopefuls, including New York’s Elise Stefanik Sept. 23 in Glens Falls, with the midterm elections just over a month away. Boehner said he’s optimistic Republicans will win the Senate and add to their 233-seats in the House.